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Which of the following is NOT a role of tannins in managing diarrhoea?
Which of the following is NOT a role of tannins in managing diarrhoea?
- Acting as an antioxidant
- Inhibiting COX-2
- Reducing intestinal transit
- Inhibiting TNFα (correct)
What is a potential side effect of Camellia sinensis (Green tea) due to the presence of methylxanthine?
What is a potential side effect of Camellia sinensis (Green tea) due to the presence of methylxanthine?
- Antibacterial activity
- Hyperactivity (correct)
- Nausea
- Relief of fatigue
According to the community herbal monograph, what is the recommended duration of use for powdered herbal form of Camellia sinensis?
According to the community herbal monograph, what is the recommended duration of use for powdered herbal form of Camellia sinensis?
- More than a week (correct)
- No specific duration
- Less than a week
- Exactly a week
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Folium?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Folium?
What is the recommended duration of use for Folium?
What is the recommended duration of use for Folium?
Which of the following is a possible undesirable effect of Folium?
Which of the following is a possible undesirable effect of Folium?
What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of Folium?
What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of Folium?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of an overdose of caffeine?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of an overdose of caffeine?
Which type of laxative is characterized by not being digested or absorbed in the GI tract?
Which type of laxative is characterized by not being digested or absorbed in the GI tract?
Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?
Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?
What potential side effect is associated with long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
What potential side effect is associated with long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
Which compound in Artemisia absinthium is responsible for producing psychiatric disturbances named absinthism?
Which compound in Artemisia absinthium is responsible for producing psychiatric disturbances named absinthism?
What is the role of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum) in weight loss?
What is the role of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum) in weight loss?
Which compound in Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) is responsible for weight loss claims?
Which compound in Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) is responsible for weight loss claims?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of chronic ingested overdoses of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of chronic ingested overdoses of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?
What is the mechanism of action of 8-dihydroxyanthracene derivatives as a laxative?
What is the mechanism of action of 8-dihydroxyanthracene derivatives as a laxative?
Which natural substance can be used as an anti-emetic for travel sickness and morning sickness of pregnancy?
Which natural substance can be used as an anti-emetic for travel sickness and morning sickness of pregnancy?
What is a characteristic symptom of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
What is a characteristic symptom of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of consuming hydroxyanthracene derivatives in food?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of consuming hydroxyanthracene derivatives in food?
Which plant contains glucosides that have emetic effects and may result in colic?
Which plant contains glucosides that have emetic effects and may result in colic?
Why is the use of aloe extract contraindicated in pregnant women?
Why is the use of aloe extract contraindicated in pregnant women?
What is a potential long-term effect of using laxatives containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives?
What is a potential long-term effect of using laxatives containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives?
